NHTSA (USA)Critical
1990 HONDA CIVICNHTSA Campaign #90V163000
The official notice
Defect
DUE TO AN IMPROPERLY MACHINED INTERNAL SHAFT IN THE TRANSMISSION, THE PAWL MECHANISIM MAY NOT FULLY ENGAGE WHEN TRANSMISSION IS IN THE PARK POSITION.
Safety Risk
VEHICLE COULD ROLL WHILE THE TRANSMISSION IS IN THE PARKPOSITION AND A CRASH COULD RESULT.
Remedy
INSTALL AN IMPROVED PARKING PAWL SHAFT.
Updated June 10, 2026